A Very Roman Crash Course II: Fanwork Worldbuilding Quick Fix

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Doing research for the Dolphin Ring and other Sutcliff works? Share it with fellow enthusiasts looking to cross-check their ideas!

Are you writing a fic about the life in the legions? Here's a very understandable overview of the structure of legionaries and auxiliaries:
Roman Army Structure

Want more facts about how the legion worked and how the units were structured? Who was elected and who was promoted? Who were the centurions, really? Find out who the men were:
The Roman Legion

Trying to write a description of all the stabbing and thrusting in battle? Here are some brief descriptions of shapes and functions of swords, armour and stuff:
Roman Military Technology and Tactics

Need more context for the historical evolution of Roman formation, and what terrain works for what? Check out how the phalanx, maniple and cohort work:
Roman Battle Tactics

Are you going to write a battle with fire arrows? Here's why you might want to reconsider:
Fire-arrows!